Research

Providing an evidence base to underpin the sustainable use of Australia’s marine ecosystems.

Australia’s marine territory is the third largest on Earth.

By 2025, marine industries will contribute some $100 billion a year to the economy, with oceans and coasts providing a further $25 billion worth of often unrecognised ecosystem services such as carbon dioxide absorption, nutrient cycling and coastal protection.

The National Marine Science Plan 2015─2025 identifies major challenges related to sustainable ocean use into the future. These include maintaining national security, safety, energy and food supplies, protecting biodiversity and ecosystem health, ensuring sustainable coastal development, adapting to climate variability and change, and prioritising resource allocation.

AIMS provides research and knowledge to help meet these challenges, so that governments, industry can make informed decisions about marine management. To this end we collaborate, consult and provide and exchange data and knowledge with Australian and international researchers, stakeholders, Traditional Owners and the wider community.